Two River Theater is presenting Be More Chill, a new musical with music and lyrics by Joe Iconis and book by Joe Tracz, based on the acclaimed 2004 novel by Ned Vizzini. Cast member George Salazar takes us backstage at the New Jersey venue!

Photo Exclusive: Spend a Day With George Salazar and the Cool Kids of Joe Iconis' Be More Chill!

Photo Exclusive: Spend a Day With George Salazar and the Cool Kids of Joe Iconis' Be More Chill!

Two River Theater is presenting Be More Chill, a new musical with music and lyrics by Joe Iconis and book by Joe Tracz, based on the acclaimed 2004 novel by Ned Vizzini. Cast member George Salazar takes us backstage at the New Jersey venue!

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Woke up at 12:21pm because back off I love my sleep especially on a two-show day and also numeric palindromes are fun.
George Salazar

How tragic would it have been if I dropped my phone in the shower. This would've been the last picture of this series and it could've saved you so much time. But thanks for stickin' around.
George Salazar

Roomies shot! Nothing like waking up late, showering, and then getting back into bed with two grown men (Eric William Morris who plays the Squip and Jake Boyd who plays... Jake) who then drool on you, forcing you to take another shower. Cleanliness is next to godliness.
George Salazar

Two River Theater really knows how to take care of their actors! Jake Boyd, Eric William Morris, and myself share this gorgeous 5-bedroom house in Red Bank.
George Salazar

Breakfast with Jake Boyd at Starbucks!
George Salazar

A little shopping with Jake Boyd at Urban Outfitters. Clearly, I bought nothing today.
George Salazar

Arrived at the theatre for our 3pm matinee! This space is gorgeous and the toilet paper is soft.
George Salazar

Some of our favorite loyal fans waiting outside the theatre for a glimpse of the incomparable Katie Ladner. She ran in with huge sunglasses over a shawl covering her face. ...diva.
George Salazar

Katie Ladner (Gossip Queen Jenna Rolan) quickly removes her shawl, but keeps her sunglasses on to sign in for our 2:30 call. I asked her to sign me in. She threw hot coffee in my face. I wish we got along.
George Salazar

The production is directed by Stephen Brackett, with orchestrations by Charlie Rosen, music direction by Nathan Dame, and choreography by Chase Brock.

Two River Theater commissioned Be More Chill in 2011 and has supported its development through readings, workshops, and artist residencies. The project is the largest musical and one of the most ambitious projects in the theater’s history.

Jeremy Heere (played by Will Connolly, Once) is just an average teenager. That is, until he finds out about “The Squip” (Eric William Morris, Bloodsong of Love by Joe Iconis)—a tiny supercomputer that promises to bring him everything he desires most: a date with Christine (Stephanie Hsu, Winners), an invite to the raddest party of the year and a chance to survive life in his suburban New Jersey high school. But is being the most popular guy in school worth the risk?